An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Creating Positive Patient Experiences

An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing: Creating Positive Patient Experiences
Online 1 CPD Hour Free
Webinar, 1 CPD Hour
Tue 7 Jul 2026 12:00-13:15

Motivational Interviewing in practice: transforming patient conversations


Join clinicians, nurse practitioners and allied health professionals from across the NHS at this engaging webinar that will explore how motivational interviewing can change everyday consultations into more collaborative, effective conversations that improve patient attendance, engagement and adherence. Discover practical, easy-to-apply tips to enhance your consultation style and strengthen relationships with your patients.


  • Places are free and you can attend this webinar live or on-demand after it takes place
  • Don’t forget to check your junk folder if you don’t receive your registration email

What you will learn

Enhance your consultations with practical techniques and approaches


In this interactive, case study-driven webinar, you will leave with actionable insights to:


  • Elevate consultations into collaborative, patient-centred conversations
  • Increase patient attendance, engagement and treatment adherence
  • Apply practical, easy-to-use tips to enhance everyday consultation skills

Build your practical confidence

Join this 75-minute webinar: designed with convenience and impact in mind


Featuring case studies and expert guidance, this educational webinar will focus on:


  • Common pitfalls in consultations
  • Best practice for successful motivational interviewing
  • How motivational interviewing will impact on your patients
  • Plus: live opportunity to ask questions and reflect to better inform your practice

Can’t make the live event? Register today to access the full session on-demand at your convenience 


FREE for all NHS professionals

12:00
Introduction and instructions
Led by Judith Carpenter, Registered Dietitian, and Katy Gerrard, Registered Nurse
Effective patient-centred conversations with motivational interviewing
  • Discover what motivational interviewing is, the psychology behind it and how it can enhance patient conversations and consultations
  • Explore a realistic scenario showing “what not to do” and “what to do” and receive expert feedback to highlight learning points
  • Learn from a case study how motivational interviewing has positively impacted attendance, engagement and patient outcomes
13:35
Question and answer session

Bring your questions to the experts in motivational interviewing and take away actionable strategies for your own practice.

13:15
Close of webinar

First-hand patient experience

Gain invaluable tools to advance your patient conversations from:

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Judith Carpenter

Diabetes Specialist Dietitian and Motivational Interviewer Trainer
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Katy Gerrard

Registered Nurse

Free NHS attendance

  • This online forum is for NHS professionals only.
  • Click the green 'Book Place' button to register your place via Zoom. 
  • There may be a short delay before you receive your registration confirmation, as all registrations are approved manually
  • If you do not receive your registration email, please check your junk or spam folder

How this webinar will work

Once you have registered via Zoom, please ensure you add the webinar date and time to your diary.


The webinar can be viewed live, and you will have the opportunity to submit comments via the chat box and questions through the Q&A function. If you are unable to attend the live session, a recording will be sent to you after the webinar has taken place to watch at your convenience.


SBK Healthcare will send a reminder email before the webinar, and the joining link will be re-sent one hour before the session begins. If you do not receive this email, please check your junk or spam folder first. If you still cannot locate it, please contact the SBK bookings team at bookings@sbk-healthcare.co.uk.


CPD Certification

 

All attendees who join the live webinar will receive a certificate for 1 hour of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), together with access to the webinar recording.


Is this for me?

This webinar is designed for you if you are a patient-facing NHS professional who conducts consultations, and is looking to enhance engagement, adherence and outcomes in every consultation. Job roles will include, but are not limited to:


  • Clinicians and nurse practitioners
  • Pharmacists
  • Radiographers
  • Dietitians
  • Therapists
  • Mental health practitioners
  • Consultants